Windshield wiper motor module failure

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into Hummer vehicles. Closed 15 October 2008.

Investigation
PE08042
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
16 July 2008
Closed
15 October 2008

What NHTSA investigated

This investigation disclosed that water intrusion into the wiper motor module of the subject vehicles may lead to intermittent operation or subsequent total system failure.analysis of data disclosed that the subject vehicles built between february 2003 and may 2003 exhibited high warranty claim rates.the manufactured notified NHTSA by letter dated september 8, 2008, that a safety recall program has been initiated for the 13,358 vehicles built during this time period.nhtsa has assigned no. 08V-456 to this safety recall campaign.corrective action will consist of replacing the wiper module cover, where evidence of water intrusion exists.to correspond with parts availability, the dealer bulletin and owner notification letter are scheduled for issuance in november 2008.

The recall that followed

  1. Hummer — Visibility: Motor08V4560009 September 200813,358 vehicles

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
HummerH22003

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.